CLASS II ONGOING Drug recall · Reported 3 Dec 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray With Xylitol recalled
Medical Products Laboratories is recalling Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray With Xylitol, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 12 Nov 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0179-2026
- FDA event ID
- 97949
- Recalling firm
- Medical Products Laboratories, Philadelphia, PA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 12 Nov 2025
- FDA classified
- 21 Nov 2025
- Reported
- 3 Dec 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Drug class
- Nasal Sprays
Timeline
| 12 Nov 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Classified by FDA | +9 days |
| 3 Dec 2025 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Microbial contamination of a non-sterile product - microorganism found to be pseudomonas lactis
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray WITH XYLITOL, 1.5 oz (45mL) bottle, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., 200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, NDC 0363-3114-01
Where it was distributed
Nationwide USA
Stores named: Walgreens
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Microbial contamination of a non-sterile product - microorganism found to be pseudomonas lactis
Which lots are affected?
Lot#: 71409, Expires: 02/28/2027; 71861, Expires: 08/31/2027.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide USA
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.